Hey fellas,
Sorry if it's been discussed to death in this forum. I just wanted to get some information about motorcycles. I'm totally new, although I am an experienced cyclist (if that makes any difference). Of course, I searched upon Google and everybody says different things.
I am going to get my M2 license with MSF course next month, and looking for used motorcycle and brand new gear.
I am 29 years old, 6'1 and 220 lbs. I am looking for naked, enduro/adventure or maybe a cruiser bike. I am not looking for a race bike, as my priority is not going fast. At first, I was looking for a bike under 400cc, like KTM Duke 390, but salesperson told me that would be too small for my size. Now looking for slightly bigger bikes.
Some of my alternatives are (used or new, but it must have ABS),
Honda CB500 (F or X) or NC700/750
Kawasaki Versys 650
Suzuki V-Strom 650
Honda Rebel 500 (it's technically a cruiser, but it's like hybrid)
I really like the design of new Kawasaki Z650 and Yamaha FZ07/XSR700 but I hesitate if those bikes would be too much for a beginner.
My budget is $9-10k including gear. I don't mind spending $1000-1500+ for gear, as safety comes first. Do you think which bike on the list above is better for a beginner? If you have any other alternative not on the list, I look forward to hear that too.
Thanks in advance.
Dan
Sorry if it's been discussed to death in this forum. I just wanted to get some information about motorcycles. I'm totally new, although I am an experienced cyclist (if that makes any difference). Of course, I searched upon Google and everybody says different things.
I am going to get my M2 license with MSF course next month, and looking for used motorcycle and brand new gear.
I am 29 years old, 6'1 and 220 lbs. I am looking for naked, enduro/adventure or maybe a cruiser bike. I am not looking for a race bike, as my priority is not going fast. At first, I was looking for a bike under 400cc, like KTM Duke 390, but salesperson told me that would be too small for my size. Now looking for slightly bigger bikes.
Some of my alternatives are (used or new, but it must have ABS),
Honda CB500 (F or X) or NC700/750
Kawasaki Versys 650
Suzuki V-Strom 650
Honda Rebel 500 (it's technically a cruiser, but it's like hybrid)
I really like the design of new Kawasaki Z650 and Yamaha FZ07/XSR700 but I hesitate if those bikes would be too much for a beginner.
My budget is $9-10k including gear. I don't mind spending $1000-1500+ for gear, as safety comes first. Do you think which bike on the list above is better for a beginner? If you have any other alternative not on the list, I look forward to hear that too.
Thanks in advance.
Dan